4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bake

4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bake

from simplysissom.com
35 min
3 servings

4 Ingredient Pesto Chicken Bake is healthy, simple,delicious and requires just 5-minutes prep. Juicy chicken topped with fresh pesto, melty mozzarella and topped with vine ripened tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 6 oz. jar basil pesto
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 3 - 6 slices mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350° F. Season chicken breasts liberally with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    OPTIONAL STEP: While the oven is preheating you can heat some olive oil or butter in a skillet. Once hot add the chicken breast and sear for 1-2 minutes on each side until caramelized. The chicken should still be raw in the center.

  3. 3

    Arrange chicken breasts (seared or raw) onto a baking dish or rimmed baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Use a spoon to cover chicken breast with pesto.

  5. 5

    Top each chicken breast with 1 thin slice of mozzarella cheese and 2 thinly sliced tomatoes.

  6. 6

    Bake for 20- 30 minutes (time will vary based on chicken thickness) or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Broil the chicken the final 2 minutes so that the cheese is bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.